Everyone who’s involved in sport wants to do their best and running faster is a common aim, especially among triathletes and runners. But why is it that you can be trying your hardest and you still don’t seem to be improving?

Raceskin brand ambassador Kit Walker who won last year, returned with the goal of taking on Joel Jameson’s course record from 2011. However, there was a tough line up including 2014 and 2015 winner, Craig Twigg and a host of other experienced athletes, including Marton Cseik and Matt Leeman, with their eyes on the podium.

After finishing 2nd age grouper overall at IM Taupo and narrowly missing out on Kona qualification, I was determined and motivated to race again. So, without much contemplation, I entered Ironman Australia.